Which of the following is NOT a reason that Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the east?

When the Western and Eastern Churches split, the Western church remained the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Church became the:

Which of the following people was a bear keeper’s daughter that rose to political power through marriage to a Byzantine Emperor?

This dynasty ruled over the Byzantine Empire during a period of peace and prosperity known as the Byzantine “golden age.”

Which of the following people groups overtook Constantinople in 1453 and later renamed the city Istanbul?

Which Byzantine Emperor was described in two very different lights by his court historian Procopius?

These were pictures created using tiny colored tiles of glass, stone, or clay fitted together and cemented in place.  They were often used to depict human subjects such as saints or emperors.

Who was responsible for starting the Nika Rebellion?

Which of the following was a Roman emperor that decided to move the capital of the Roman Empire to the old port city of Byzantium?

About 10,000 workers were hired to create this magnificent building, boasting the world’s largest dome at the time.  Its name literally means “Holy Wisdom”in Greek.

During the Nika Rebellion, over 30,000 citizens of Constantinople were killed to put down the rebellion.  Who was responsible for “saving the day” by sending out Constantinople’s greatest army general to stop the riots?

This was a piece of the Justinian Code that was used as a textbook for Byzantine law students.

He was the great Byzantine general that helped stop the Nika Rebellion after killing 30,000 citizens of Constantinople.

What was the name of the giant chariot racing stadium that existed in Constantinople during the rule of Justinian?

The Western and Eastern Roman churches argued over the use of these religious paintings and sculptures depicting sacred figures:

What port city did Constantine rebuild to create the city of Constantinople?

What piece of the Justinian Code included laws that were passed after 534 AD?

This is a person that objects to the use of icons.  The word literally means “icon breakers.”

The Piece of Justinian Code that included over 5000 Roman laws was called:

Which of the following was NOT a way the city of Constantinople defended itself during Constantine’s reign?

Extra Credit:  Choose only TWO of the following four questions to answer for extra credit. (1 pt each)

Constantinople is flanked by the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.  What important body of water that connected these two seas did Constantinople control?  (Do your best with spelling)

The Byzantine church, known as the Orthodox Church, was created when the west and east split in the schism of 1054 AD.  What two words does the term orthodox come from?

What was Theodora’s profession before she married Justinian and became the empress?

What does Hippodrome literally mean when translated back to its original Greek form?